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At a certain point in our lives, it’s time for some of us to leave the city behind. We trade the bustling streets of downtown for quieter communities outside the 610 loop. While suburbs have long been thought of as havens for soccer moms and bored teens, Houston’s outer loop communities have grown in atmosphere […]

The current environment surrounding falling oil prices has affected consumers and producers around the globe, with fear that the recent plunges could cause the home prices to fall as well. However, that’s not the case. Energy stocks are being compared to the housing market in the U.S. after the subprime mortgage crisis. Triggered by a […]

Houston’s inner loop properties have long been sought after, but there are a few areas in particular that are quickly bought off the market. If you’re in the market for a new home, take a look at these five hot spots: Braeswood Place, a little piece of livable luxury in the southwest loop, is mainly […]

Summer is here and with it comes a lack of concentration and possibly even the summertime blues in the office. It’s hard not to think about European escapes, a weekend getaway to Galveston for a quick beach trip or even just a day off for a staycation. When employees spend most of their time longing […]

I’ve said it before, this is nothing but continued self-fulfilling negative PR, and unfortunately for everyone in Baltimore, perception is reality. Just when I was hoping “open carry” wouldn’t get to the goal line in Texas the internet begins to use the Baltimore riots as an example of why we “need” open carry – but […]

Real estate apps have made searching for real estate easier than ever.  On May 20, I was on Great Day Houston to show how you can search for real estate right from the palm of your hand. Watch the video here to see how!

As you may already know, most mortgages are done on 15 or 30 year terms with most mortgage companies offering a 10 and 20 year term as well.  We have found that a lot of times those options are not the best for our clients, and more importantly, is not what they truly want as […]

What is Private Mortgage Insurance (P.M.I.): Private Mortgage Insurance reimburses the lender if you default on your home loan. You, the borrower, pay the premiums. You may have heard that you need to put as much as 20% down to avoid paying PMI, this can cost you thousands upfront and throughout your loan as well […]

Today the Houston Business Journal recognized New York Mutual president, Steven Kaufman, for his work with Zeus Mortgage and New York Mutual for being one of the fastest growing real estate investor lenders in Houston, Texas. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/potmsearch/detail/submission/4570701/Steven_Kaufman?l=&time=&ind=&type=&ro=13 The Baldest Guy in Houston!

How to Buy 10 Homes in 10 Months with only $10,000 On April 14th and 15th I will be leading a course at the Realty Investment Club of Houston (The RICH Club) in Houston, Texas. This course is designed for new and experienced real estate investors who desire rapid acquisition with limited capital resources. We […]